Threat detection and security solution provider, Xtract One Technologies, has announced that its SmartGateway patron screening solution was selected to secure the entrances of Budweiser Gardens, a 10,200-capacity sports-entertainment venue in London, Ontario.

Sports venue security

The property is owned by the City of London and is managed by global sports and entertainment company OVG360, a division of Oak View Group (OVG), which announced a strategic partnership with Xtract One in October 2022.

“As the largest sports-entertainment center in Southwestern Ontario, we are committed to providing the best possible experience for our fans and guests – as their comfort and safety is always our top priority,” said Brian Ohl, General Manager at Budweiser Gardens.

“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Xtract One to implement their industry-leading SmartGateways to further improve safety and provide a better overall experience for everyone who visits Budweiser Gardens.”

Screening solution

Xtract One says that the SmartGateway screening solution delivers fast, reliable and accurate patron screening.

The solution unobtrusively scans patrons for guns, knives and other prohibited items as they enter the facility, using AI-powered sensors to detect threats without invading patrons’ sense of privacy and comfort.

The company highlights that the SmartGateway system was designed with customization in mind to account for customers’ individual needs and security requirements for large, ticketed venues to enable high throughput. 

“At Xtract One, we are excited to partner with Budweiser Gardens, OVG360 and the City of London to provide our cutting-edge security solutions and help ensure patron safety,” said Peter Evans, CEO of Xtract One.

“We are confident that our innovative technologies will enhance the existing security measures and help create a safer, more secure, fan-centric environment for all patrons.”